When we realize the magnitude of God’s forgiveness towards us, it motivates us to forgive others. We were born with a sinful nature, lost, disobedient, and our sin was offensive to a holy God whose standard is perfection. We deserve nothing from Him; yet He has given us everything. God not only forgave us, which … Continue reading Why We Forgive
Author: Hayden Lanier
The Head of the Serpent
My family recently had a scary experience in our yard. My brother was loading some items in his car and preparing to leave shortly, when he almost stepped barefoot on a snake. He saw part of a brown snake's body, while the head and part of the snake’s body were buried in the ground. We … Continue reading The Head of the Serpent
My Testimony
This Friday will mark 15 years since I became a Christian! Because of this, I wanted to share my testimony of how I came to know Jesus. On November 7, 2010, when I was 7 years old, I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior. My family and I went to our church’s … Continue reading My Testimony
The Briefest of Moments
On a cool fall Saturday morning, I walk out onto my back porch, recline in my favorite rocking chair, and open my Bible. The text is Romans 8. I had left off my reading in the middle of the chapter, so I pick up with verse 18. I read the following words from the pen … Continue reading The Briefest of Moments
Peace Be With You
We live in a world starved for peace. Unfortunately, we have become desensitized to wars, assassinations, and violence. What used to be unthinkable has become expected. There’s a reason that, when someone is asked what their one wish would be, a common answer is “world peace.” We long for a resolution to all conflicts, but … Continue reading Peace Be With You
Social Media Announcement
Hey everyone! First of all, thank you for subscribing. If you’re seeing this, chances are you get my blog posts in your email inbox. My hope and prayer is that these devotionals give you some encouragement and spur you on to follow Jesus more closely in your daily life. I’m sending something out on a … Continue reading Social Media Announcement
Mourning Dove
I love hearing birds’ singing, but there is no bird that stands out to me like the mourning dove. The mourning dove is appropriately named because “their soft, drawn-out calls sound like laments.” The cry of the mourning dove is pleasing, but there is a hint of sadness within it. This call is joyful and … Continue reading Mourning Dove
Look Up
There are a lot of people who have mixed feelings about the second coming of Christ. I know that when I was younger, it incited feelings of uncertainty and even fear in my mind, even though I knew I was in Christ. Others look at Jesus' second coming with a sort of morbid fascination, checking … Continue reading Look Up
A Wasted Life
A quote I read in a devotional from Greg Laurie years ago has stuck with me: “it's possible to have a saved soul but a wasted life.” Ouch! If you have been bought with the blood of Jesus, are you living like it? Are you investing your life in loving God and loving your neighbor? … Continue reading A Wasted Life
What is Your Testimony?
I love hearing people share their testimonies. It is truly beautiful to hear someone talk about how they came to know Jesus. But unfortunately, I have heard people share a version of their testimony where they made no mention of Jesus or salvation. Your testimony is not the story of good things God has done … Continue reading What is Your Testimony?
Set Your Mind Above 